8legs: New democratic party convention

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Chaos after woke lawmakers give minorities 'equity cards' to cut line

Latest: NDP convention in Winnipeg erupted over the use of 'equity cards' to manage speaking orders.
A transgender delegate argued her rights were under attack when another speaker spoke before her.
A Black delegate said equity cards have 'no value outside of this space.'
Conference chair Adrienne Smith, who is non-binary, faced remarks when misaddressed as 'madame chair.'
Despite tensions, Avi Lewis was named NDP leader after the convention vote.
Delegates debated equity cards as part of a broader discussion on gender and racial privilege in speaking order.
The convention website described the event as a space to 'debate ideas' and help shape the movement.
The session included debate over rescinding the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms notwithstanding clause.
The convention concluded with Avi Lewis's victory speech promising a 'government that works for the many, not the money.'

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